LOVELORN LOTUS

 When horizon seemed 

To unite with the Earth

In the dusky hours

Valley seemed to be under

Spell of scenic beauty

Soothing breeze 

Cool, clear, still water

Lotuses blooming in Dal lake

With their pink charm

Furnished treat for eyes

A lonely lotus 

Seemed to be waiting 

For bumblebee

With soft petals 

As if stretching arms 

Inviting Bumblebee to embrace 

The bumblebee fascinated by her charm

Stayed there overnight 

Got enfolded in the petals of Lotus

With dawn, petals unfolded 

The Lotus was in full bloom

But, the bumblebee flew away

From captivation 

 

Every dusky evening

The lovelorn lotus

Waits for him 

With extended arms

Unaware of lusty nature 

Of the bumblebee 

But, the flirt never returns 

To the same blossom again.

Such is the innate nature 

Of that creature.

 Wait of the lotus continues persistently

But bumblebee never returns to

Same blossom again.

Lovelorn lotus and flirt bumblebee

Both stick to their nature .

• RAJNI CHHABRA